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I was wondering what exactly the aroma is? I have been trying to order from Colleen but apparently she wont be up and running any time soon, or at least that is what it said on her facebook page.
I have just heard great things about the scent of the Cavendish Black and Leather Neck but no description. Nor is there one on her site...
Cavendish Black has a scent that hints at a tobacco leaf, different than Tobac which is scented like the tobacco flower, at least that the story I heard.
So just tobacco? I only ask because I have some Cavendish tobacco and it seems to have some undertones... kind like vanilla and honey.. i was just wondering if it followed that same pattern.. Thank you for the reply though..
I don't have the cavendish, but I do have the Leatherneck and it's a very intoxicating, masculine scent. In fact I would recommend soley on scent alone, since I'm not a huge fan of TGQ's lather. If you like TGQ, as many do, I'd say pick up a puck and see for yourself.
I have some and It smells like Pipe tobacco. I really enjoy it :tu I get hints of vanilla and a slight cherry vibe as well.
Glenn
It's not strong as tobacco but it does have the similarity. It's one of my favorites. Too bad Colleen has disappeared for the moment.
I would love to get a puck but Colleen is closed down for a while. On her facebook page in April she posted that there was unforeseen circumstances and she wouldn't be up for a while..Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
You don't like Glycerin lather? You more of a thick creamy lather then? like Mitchell's wool fat?
I do seem to prefer tallow based soaps, but I don't have anything against glycerin based. I've just never had much luck with TGQ brand itself; whether or not my pucks were from a bunk batch, who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nervin
And yes, MWF is a big favorite of mine :)
Cool I like em too.. But I got tired of paying that much and waiting for it to get here from england so I made my own lanolin based shaving soap... works and smells the same except I used more caster oil so it lathers a whole lot easier.
Both are excellent masculine scents. Hopefully she'll be back up and running soon. I'd recommend both of those.
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Originally Posted by Ryan82
I'd have to agree with Ryan here. I've been at this for a while, and have tried over 100 soaps and creams, While some are better than others, TGQ never really blew me away. The fragrances are unique and complex, but I didn't think the lather was all that great. Now....I do have a water softner. Maybe it works better with hard water, I don't know? I tried TGQ 3x including her shave cream. I'm the one that doesn't like it. Cavendish Black is the Tobacco based soap, I think. I do like the smell, so if I use it, I Uber it....Glycerin, Tallow, it doesn't matter, I like both....but....I really prefer Shave Creams to Soaps.....
La Occtaine was probably one of the better soaps I've tried in a while.....
P.S. I'm trying to show both sides of the coin here guys....Don't flame me bro.....!
Absolutely! I just tried this for the first time last week and was truly amazed.Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
And no need for you to get flamed..... everyone's entitled to their opinion....
Thank you guys for the responses...
I sorely miss my puck of cavendish black. Has anyone tried Synergy's Cavendish? Does it smell the same and have great lather??
How to Grow a Moustache Synergy Shave Soap - Cavendish 8oz Shave Soap at Smallflower.com: Men
I don't know if it smells the same, however it does smell good. Lather is meh.... I much prefer momma bear or petal pushers
Anyone got a sample for trade or gift??
OK, so I bought a small tin of the Cavendish (tho from Phoenix Accoutrements, not HTGAM- guess they took em over)
When I originally smelled the soap it was quite strong, got some on my hand and smelled it quite a few hours afterward...
I lathered it up, just a few strokes of a wet brush & the thing exploded with later, wow.
The scent on the face was not as strong as in the tin. It did linger faintly for a few hours.
The lather was dense & I got a fine shave with my DE. Will try with a straight tomorrow.
So is it a replacement for the Gentleman's Quarter Cavendish Black?
From my memory (& my bottle of the CB cologne I still have) the Phoenix Cavendish seems to have the upfront sweetness similar to CB but CB seems to have musky afternotes the Phoenix lacks. Still a nice scent & performance so it will go into rotation with my 12 creams and 15 soaps.... (yah, Soap Acquisition Disorder)
BTW, I ordered the Phoenix Sandalwood also, in my quest for the ultimate sandalwood scent. It comes in probably first, just edging out my HoneyBee Sue Sandalwood. Same base scent as HoneyBee, with a touch more spice at the end, same explosive lather, though the Honeybee lingers longer...... further testing required....
Sholda ordered the Malbolge also, that sounds interesting.... got some shavings of these two, anyone wanna trade?